UK Orders 35 Million Pfizer Doses... Booster Shots Next Fall

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Local media reported that the UK government has ordered 35 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine for booster shots next fall at a cost of 1 billion pounds (approximately 1.6 trillion KRW).

The UK government is said to have decided on the order amid concerns that the vaccination supply next year may be insufficient, making additional lockdowns a possibility.

Considering research results that mixed vaccinations enhance immune response, the government chose Pfizer for the booster shots. The vaccine price is 22 pounds, about 20% higher than before.

However, experts argue that it is still unclear whether booster shots are necessary for all individuals aged 50 and above.

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